South Fork, MO Demographics

A map of South Fork's Population by Race

South Fork, Missouri has an estimated population of 67, a dramatic decrease from the 212 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Fork, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Fork has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Fork, that probability was 8.2% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Fork is ranked the 937th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). South Fork was ranked the 703rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Fork's White Population

67 residents of South Fork, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Fork is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. South Fork ranks 74th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Fork's White population has declined by an estimated 67.0%. White residents' share of South Fork's population has increased from 95.8% to 100.0%.

South Fork is more White than neighboring West Plains (94.1% White), Bakersfield (99.5% White), Viola (78.9% White), and Pomona (93.8% White).

South Fork's Black Population

0 residents of South Fork, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Fork is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. South Fork ranks 725th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Fork's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of South Fork's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

South Fork is less Black than neighboring West Plains (1% Black).

South Fork's Asian Population

0 residents of South Fork, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Fork is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. South Fork ranks 615th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Fork's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of South Fork's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

South Fork is less Asian than neighboring West Plains (0.5% Asian).

South Fork's Hispanic Population

0 residents of South Fork, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Fork is lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. South Fork ranks 955th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Fork's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of South Fork's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

South Fork is less Hispanic than neighboring West Plains (0.2% Hispanic), and Viola (0.3% Hispanic).

South Fork's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of South Fork, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Fork is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. South Fork ranks 807th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Fork's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of South Fork's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

South Fork is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Plains (0.2% Native American/Other), and Pomona (3.4% Native American/Other).

South Fork's Multiracial Population

0 residents of South Fork, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Fork is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. South Fork ranks 725th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Fork's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of South Fork's population has decreased from 3.8% to 0.0%.

South Fork is less Multiracial than neighboring West Plains (3.9% Multiracial), Bakersfield (0.5% Multiracial), Viola (20.8% Multiracial), and Pomona (2.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.